The Department is composed of a full-time city attorney, and a part-time assistant.The City Attorney is Christopher Curran.Mr. Curran was appointed to his post in July 2017 and his office is located in City Hall at 1609 State Street.The Assistant City Attorney is Rex Ridenour.Mr. Ridenour is in private practice and his office is located at 111 E. 3rd Street, Suite 700, Davenport, IA 52801.His telephone number is (563) 324-1971.Mr. Ridenour is primarily responsible for prosecuting municipal code violations, but also serves as the City's legal advisor in the absence of the City Attorney.

Traffic violations & municipal infractions:

If you have a speeding ticket, other traffic citation, or municipal infraction, and wish to discuss the ticket or discuss plea bargaining of the matter, you should enter a plea of not guilty at the time listed on the ticket.A file will be generated and sent to the Assistant City Attorney only after a not guilty plea is entered.Mr. Ridenour will not be in a position to discuss the particulars of any citation until after a not guilty plea is on file.

Human Rights:

Additionally, the City Attorney serves as the staff liaison to the Human Rights Commission.If you have a complaint which you wish to file with the Human Rights Commission, the process begins here: